stories, inspiration, tips and discovery

There is nothing like packing up and moving country, to be surrounded entirely by new people, places & experiences. Travel opens doors to understanding the human condition through the lived experiences of diverse cultures, and it’s my favourite past time. Discover my stories below, alongside poetry for yogi’s.

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Kerala: Fort Kochi
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Kerala: Fort Kochi

Fort Kochi is a town that beckons you to look past the tourist hotspots and dig a little deeper into its heart.

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Magical Varkala, India
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Magical Varkala, India

I fell into the most peaceful rhythm of life, that pulled at the strings of my heart to stay longer. I abandoned the next stages of my trip to claim more days of the perfect ebb and flow of my time in Varkala.

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The Ashram Diaries: India
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The Ashram Diaries: India

An ashram is a place of spiritual or religious retreats… In India you’ll find many of them dotted around the country, a popular place for yoga teachers & practitioners or those seeking to understand more about the spiritual teachings, or go deeper within. This was my experience.

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2 Days in Mumbai
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2 Days in Mumbai

A brief guide to visiting Mumbai as a solo traveller. This city is magical, I felt like I had arrived in another world, a world where spirituality and chaos collide in a burst of colour.

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Volunteering in Kenya: Part 1
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Volunteering in Kenya: Part 1

My experience volunteering in Kenya cracked my heart in two (multiple times) and gave me a deeper gratitude than I have ever felt for so many things in my life.

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Athens: 3 Days of Solo Travel
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Athens: 3 Days of Solo Travel

a 3 day itinerary to Greece’s capital city: Athens. Including lots of food and drinks, scenic side streets and how to make the most of visiting the infamous Acropolis.

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Johannesburg
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Johannesburg

Steeped in culture, history, and full of stories, I would say it’s an important place to visit for anyone considering spending time in South Africa.

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Planning Your Trip on The Garden Route, South Africa
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Planning Your Trip on The Garden Route, South Africa

Are you looking to meet travellers, are you seeking an adventure filled trip? Are you dreaming of immersing yourself in the lush nature on The Garden Route? Or are you heading to this green paradise for some time to pause, relax, and enjoy some alone time?

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Hiking on The Garden Route
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Hiking on The Garden Route

We had the BEST time exploring this beautiful, wild, serene coastline of The Garden Route with what felt like SO many hidden gems. We were constantly stumbling upon new waterfalls, tracks, walks, that it felt like we could have spent so much longer than we did.

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Cape Town
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Cape Town

The ocean. The mountains. The city buzz. The light. The wine region. The hikes. The vibe. The way of life… so many people told me before I came to this city that it would be somewhere that steals my heart.

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Stockholm: A Weekend Itinerary
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Stockholm: A Weekend Itinerary

Attending my first ever solo yoga retreat, with a couple of days in Sweden’s calming capital city on either side of the trip.

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Verona: Your Next City Break
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Verona: Your Next City Break

A day spent hunting for fresh truffles, plenty of delicious regional dishes, and a whole lot more than Romeo & Juliette’s balcony!

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